Off you go on an exciting excursion
SONAM JAIN
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School trips are fun, a great learning experience and a time to bond.
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PHOTO: c.v. subrahmanyam
Fantastic time with friends: On a school trip
The very thought of an excursion, be it a day trip or an outstation one, brings a smile to the face. The occasion is one to definitely look forward to. “It’s a lot of fun going with friends without our parents watching us! Also, it gives us a chance to bond with them,” says Sashika Patel, a student of Nasr School. Samaira says excursions prevent them from becoming dull.
Break boredom
“They give us a break from the monotonous routine of schools.” However, these trips are fun only if organised properly. “I love going for school trips provided the schedule is not too hectic. For example, I opted out of a trip last year as out of the five nights of the tour, four were to be spent in trains. So, it was like the whole day you visit a place and in the night you travel to a new destination. Not only was it hectic, we wouldn’t have been able to cover any place completely. Otherwise it’s good fun to go out with friends,” says Vatsal Jain.
Excursions form a valuable part of school programmes. They go a long way in extending the range of experiences children have. “It’s a good opportunity for children to know about various aspects of their subjects, see new places and learn about them,” says M. Rachel Vijaylakshmi, of St Anthony’s High School. Often, parents may be sceptical as to whether their child will be able to cope with and take care of themselves during the trip. However, teaching children precisely this is one of the basic reasons for organising such trips.
According to Abhilasha, a teacher in DPS school, school trips serve a twofold purpose.
“It increases confidence and independence in children. They don’t have anyone waking them up and getting them ready during excursions, they have to do it on their own.
Secondly, it is a time for children to get to know their friends. Though they are together in school the whole day, it’s not the same. Strong bonds are formed during such trips.”
With the crisp winter and vacation around, just pack your bags and get ready to take off with your friends on a fun-filled expedition. Excursions, here we come.
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